Chicago - March 19, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Spring starts this weekend. As if.

EAT
Foie Gras Cupcakes
What: Briochey flavored cakes topped with foie gras mousse and filled with sour cherries.
Why: Who would ban this?
When: Fri., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: More, 1 E. Delaware Pl., at N. State St. (312-951-0001).

BUY
Blue Bell Bazaar
What: Chicago collector stocks her antiques booth and e-boutique with vintage globes, French costume prints, antique pharmacy glass, salvaged fixtures, and more.
Why: Something old as something new.
When: Heritage Trail Antique Mall, Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.; Andersonville Galleria, Tues.-Thurs. & Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Heritage, 410 Ridge Rd., at Wilmette Ave., Wilmette (847-256-6208); Andersonville, 5247 N. Clark St., at Berwyn Ave. (773-878-8570); online at bluebellbazaar.etsy.com.

GIVE
World Water Week Tap Project
What: For every $1 you pay for tap water at select restaurants (like The Drawing Room, Naha, and C-House), UNICEF donates 40 liters of water to developing countries.
Why: You thirst for charity.
When: Sun.-Mar. 28.
Where: Find participating restaurants at tapproject.org.

SUBMIT
Chicago Public Library Design Competition
What: Create an original poster inspired by the library and its website; the winning design becomes part of an ad campaign.
Why: It’s one for the books.
When: Thru Apr. 9.
Where: Submission rules online at notwhatyouthink.tumblr.com.

JOIN
Chicago Opera Theater Underground
What: Membership ($100) in COT’s club for young professionals gets you good seats for two shows and a preopera reception at The Gage.
Why: It has its privileges.
When: Memberships available now for season beginning Apr. 29.
Where: Sign up online at tickets.chicagooperatheater.org or call 312-704-8414.